Carlos Pelaez and Kiyoshi Taylor will support the brand’s continued expansion in North America.

An increase in acreage, as well as tree maturity, helped fuel the country’s production this season.

The grower and shipper of organic and fair-trade fresh produce created an all-in-one resource for produce merchandisers and retailers to boost heirloom tomato sales.

Silvec Biologics said its RNA vector delivery product has progressed to the EPA’s Pesticide Regulation Improvement Act review process.

Ben Bliven will oversee day-to-day operations to ensure production targets and quality standards are met for the company, which specializes in manufacturing, distributing and fabricating equipment such as baggers, weighers, VFFS and turnkey solutions.

Striving not to gap in availability to the consumer, Chelan, Wash.-based Chelan Fresh continues expanding the length of season on multiple organic tree fruit varieties, says Kevin Stennes, organic sales manager.